earmarked
Example Sentences
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The money had been earmarked for programs focused on immigrants, refugees, civil rights, climate change and children.
From Salon ● Oct. 1, 2026
What they got this year is $6 million, with $2.5 million earmarked for compensation, according to Flick.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2026
The investigation by Forbidden Stories found the administration has earmarked $410 million to be paid directly to the receiving countries, or to United Nations agencies to facilitate the returns.
From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026
Some $30 billion worth of nonsensitive U.S. exports have been earmarked for better trade treatment as part of an agreement struck during Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s summit with President Trump last week.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026
Although originally earmarked for shipyard workers and defense employees like Dorothy, the neighborhood was starting to attract Negroes from all income classes.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
